Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include thermal, light, sound, electrical, mechanical, and chemical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving particles.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that travel through the air or other mediums.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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How does a hair dryer use thermal energy?

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A hair dryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy to blow hot air, which helps to dry hair.

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What happens to ice cream when thermal energy is added?

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When thermal energy is added to ice cream, it causes the ice cream to melt.